POV: The Kia Forum in Los Angeles

[@matthorndrums]

I was tired of showing you guys amphitheaters so I held out for the legendary Kia Forum! Rimshot that like button, and subscribe! You wont want to miss out on all the over seas content coming up!

[@scrolldier]

We love The Forum! Seen many shows and games there. Go Kings!

[@pongstr]

*where are the bodies garth?* ymh shoutout right there :D

[@WallysWhereabouts]

Dude I hope you can film the 1st of the London gigs il be there 🤘🤘 keep up the content bro

[@boston.boston]

Dang, was hoping to see St Louis after I went

[@darcystcorner2580]

I was at the show in Nashville. It’s a smaller venue but there’s not a bad seat. I’m so excited for y’all and I mean the band too. This tour is history in the making for real and I’m so glad I get to witness it. Thank you sharing this journey with all of us💜

[@tomkrausz2166]

RIP Crazy Susan. Gone but not forgotten.

[@wcanderton]

She really made our world's go round. 🥲🥲🥲

[@LadyOfVikings]

I love the Kia Forum. One of my favorite venues. I recently camped out there for the Linkin Park show and venue security and staff constantly checked in on us to make sure we all were ok and would converse with us. Seeing Lindemann there in October. A bit sad I didn’t see FIR though 😢.

[@shaka_lutherking7152]

Your favorite venue is an arena? Lol

[@SeanGordon-t5t]

Great video Matt. Found your page scrolling through You Tube and started watching all your videos. Never been to any of those locations but it's amazing to watch all the actions in setting up a concert.

[@mayhapsvenotcaleb4576]

The history and info about the venue was super interesting, would love to see that become a regular thing

[@HostileMike]

Start to finish always brother. I get so excited when I see a new video out. Keep em coming bro. Cant get enough🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TheRyanBattle]

Caught this video on the first day! Looks like a great time. Cheers buddy🍻

[@jamesfellender5393]

I don’t know why but I’m crazy addicted to these videos, so thanks matt, when you’re not on tour could we get some drum covers maybe? Would be good

[@marratj]

Hey Matt, really loving your content. As a drummer myself, I made it a habit to watch one of your videos in the morning of a day when I play a show with my own band to get me in the right mood :) So please keep up the great work! STF crew as well!

[@amcape8444]

Absolutly exactly the same here...over the ocean in germany!

[@marratj]

@@amcape8444 Lol, are you me? I'm also in Germany :D

[@amcape8444]

@@marratjnicht dein ernst Digga! Horns up!

[@amcape8444]

Hast neuen Follower;-)

[@Jingles8302]

S2F crew! Better late than never! Super nice venue and the added production looked killer! Can't wait for overseas stuff!

[@joesegovia3082]

This was SOOOOO AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I’ve been going to the Forum since I was a teenager in high school, A long ass time ago. Ive always wanted to play there as well. Thank you for this video and for giving me (us) the behind the scenes look at this iconic venue.

[@bobitsaboy7438]

Awesome, Matt! Thank you for starting to include more of the performance! Drums sounds amazing, as always! Best drummer in music today, best drum tech as well!

[@ryandoyle221]

I legitimately just lolled at the “it’s the last day” getting caught loading up a slice of cake the side of his head 😂

[@bennyF52]

Always to the end,brother! Another banger video. You’re a consummate pro. A lot of techs would have tried to throw a beat or 2 in during your changeover but you just gave FOH what they needed and nothing else. Props,my man.

[@Sundaydrumday]

Pretty sweet video, what a place, man I can feel the vibe thru the computer screen, could not imagine walking those halls. So cool. Thanks for sharing as always, STFC Representing!

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

STF! Dang it Bobby!! Nice finish Matt!! You make it look easy.

[@derekmoore8792]

I made it all the way to the end!! Good stuff as usual Matt. Thanks!

[@FatherBunting]

I was wondering what to watch tonight as ive watched all your other videos, thank you for not letting me scroll for hours.

[@collinramirez5797]

4:45 Oingo Boingo mentioned ‼️‼️ Happy for the new upload ! Cheers Matt !

[@Bigdogfindley]

Another triumphant video! STF crew in da house! One of the coolest venues I've personally ever been to. It's old, but it has stories to tell. I flew down from the Portland area to see BABYMETAL's only US large venue show a few years ago. Insanely good live show. Good to see Luke killing it AS ALWAYS! Have fun in South America!🤘😝

[@Garv13-or8pp]

STF checking in! Phenomenal POV once again. Can’t wait to see Mexico City. Safe travels Matt! 👊

[@bphil1994]

Thanks for the DC, brother - needed that

[@SeanSilas_IronWrath_GTR]

I use to work for Jackson guitars/EVH and Ed (Van Halen) invited us and family/friends for a dress rehearsal to see them at the forum! So rad and so much history!! Thank you for sharing Matt! Awesome memories there. Cheers!🎸

[@thomasmalatesta7331]

I grew up in Los Angeles in the 70's up to the early 80's. I was lucky enough to see Queen play at the Inglewood Forum ( KIA today ) . Easily one of the greatest places to see a rock concert in all of the USA.

[@floorpunch18]

Matt Horn is the only dude who secretly get me to read for an hour

[@BigEyedFishPerryFl]

I’ve been running foh/stage for festivals for a while and have many friends graduate/go on tour with big acts but have never seen first hand how those shows run behind the scenes… my wife and I are laughing at some of it saying we wish it was like that at our shows. Thanks for sharing this

[@carltice544]

Saw two nights of that Genesis tour in '86. Over the years, I've seen Huey Lewis, Miranda Lambert, countless LA Kings games as well as a few Lakers games there as well.

[@performa476]

Thank you for uploading another great video. You make them so easy to watch. Much love.

[@Kylezoomzoom]

Watched all the way to the end. Love these video bro!!

[@DustyTee420]

Made it bro! Start to finish crew! Love your videos dude

[@Hallyburtonracing]

I don't play an instrument and don't really go to concerts (spend all my money racing cars) but I can't not watch every one of these entirely. phenomenal stuff Matt!

[@darcystcorner2580]

Im so glad Luke is with FIR and your his drum tech Love this band, saw them in Nashville

[@mrr8682]

That was cool as always.... It will be interesting to see what the international catering looks like...

[@edvanesch178]

I love this Matt! Thank you guys for another very cool video.

[@cjtraywick]

Dude I've had such a shit day. Seeing that you had new content available really helped make it better. Thanks for all you do.......also STF CREW!

[@Jeffklinck_AnthemSinger]

Made it from start to finish! Ready to see the next video!

[@Serpents1600]

Another awesome POV. keep them coming Matt!

[@samilaakso838]

Start to finish as always! Thank you, I really enjoy these videos. Great to see the fantastic job you do. 👍

[@JosephKang]

Nice. The return of "Don't you die on me!" while seating the drum heads! 👍

[@egiarrusso4472]

S2FC Guess you missed my order. I asked for a Dr. Pepper. Oh well next time. Great video as always. I have the pleasure of seeing several shows at the Forum. Excellent venue. Can't wait to see the crowds on the overseas dates. Not to mention your catering choices.

[@fergy486]

Always start to finish awesome vids cool to see the back stage and all the venues

[@cablefellow5315]

Sweet!!! But only 3 vids of the tour!!! We need more!!!

[@PPGKyle]

I love how all it took was one time for Luke to get cooked by Pyro and now you got 5 blowers and 2 AC units.

[@DavidCarmonaUX]

What an amazing tour. Got to see my guys from dance Gavin dance and really appreciate the back end view of things

[@W8239-m9s]

When using the tune bot on the snare and you’re up in the 350-400 hz range, make sure to enable hi range mode. On my tune bot studio that is done by holding down the “range” button. It will pick up 350+ hz frequencies much better in that mode.

[@r0cketbanana396]

STF here!! im starting to feel like a drumtech by now LOL keep it up !

[@truckingdrummer]

Stfc! That guy in catering is always super nice. When we there in August production paid for in n out to bring in their semi and make us all burgers.

[@volkiruski1221]

I am Dutch we only had Golden Earring as a big famous band. Once my band was support. Our stagecaptain got a guarrel with theirs, funny, we all sit around them and listen how they "fight". Anyway, I like DW but my real favorites were Noble and Cooly. And my second kit was made by German Drumpartners in Hannover, city of Scorpions. But then I was 36. I got May system mikes, installed inside. Our bands were mostly to small to have a drum tech. I like your work. Even small things you not forget, great!

[@mikerussell5101]

Would love to see you Drum tech for Evgeny Novikov. Another great video mate, it just goes to show how much work behind the scenes goes on for a live show to come together, especially in the set up and, tuning and sound check for the drums.

[@donmerry]

I always make it to the end. This one was terrific too.

[@sebk2669]

always start to the end crew ! thx for all !

[@MarianoPoker]

Matt! Random question, but is there anything inside the kick? Blanket/pillow etc

[@davedoucette1256]

Yooo!! Stf crew.!! Thanks Matt for another fun video.

[@danielwood1820]

Love it mate. Always watch before Band Practice!

[@luisvanegas1039]

The forum is spectacular for shows!

[@codyi7119]

Love love love the ice ASMR haha. Thanks for the vids!

[@DarioPticak]

Man, it's great to see another great video! You had a wonderfull time with ladies at metal detector 😂

[@GwanYTB]

that pyro action is freaking insane

[@elimphead]

Ive been there so many times for concerts and boxing events. It’s still a special place.

[@yaboydeuce]

Sorry you guys couldn't make it to Louder Than Life, missed yall!

[@miketaylordrummer]

Start 2 finish as usual my dude!

[@shawnkhodai7665]

I was at this show. It was really good! The sound was great too

[@ozzmangaming73]

Another great video from Matt "Michael Bay" Horn!

[@slayerdude10]

I was so mad I couldn’t go to this show… my buddy Ahmad was doing some visuals there that night

[@jesse-gz1ri]

I always watch start to finish.

[@jacklandon9739]

1996 saw the Southern Trendkill Tour there. White Zombie and Pantera! Also saw KISS there Once too

[@davidpillo3664]

No idea why, but I like the crinkling sound of tightening and un-tightening, when changing the heads. lol

[@travieepro]

Star To Finish gang! That dinner catering too 🤤

[@gerritfortuin4932]

That buffet is super nice!!!!

[@Horrorfreak73]

Eating good on the road !!!!! Who is on the tour with FIR ? Love the content Matt !!!

[@theinfernozpw]

Always start to finish my guy lol. Hopefully you guys come back to Rockville again next year. Or atleast another florida date would be great.

[@ianhamilton396]

For anyone who ever wanted to be a Luke Holland (or a Matt Horn) a huge shout out and thanks to Mr Holland for allowing this channel to record, edit and bring it to us fans. See you in Glasgow.

[@RBDrums]

Seeing Andrew Wells and Will Swan during dinner is part of the reason i watched this 😅

[@Vinny037]

Thanks again. Amazing video💪

[@Bill_N_ATX]

You mention that two trucks at a time was all the dock could fit. Well, when this venue was built a big tour, I mean a huge tour, might have six trucks. Exceptions were like the Dead that took two just for their band gear much less their extra audio gear. I remember working the Sun Dome in Tampa that had an inflatable roof. Not only could it only hold two trucks at a time, you had to bring them through airlocks that added like 15 minutes to each in and out. Load in was bad but load out when everyone just wanted to GTFO was a royal pain in the ass.

[@adamgrazier4038]

Start to Finish Crew my dude! Love your content. As someone who has never been around backline much, my new job has me handling it and I changed my first drum head about a month ago. Your tips helped me immensely get it close. Where did the lazy susan go?

[@poutyperson5850]

27:52 "DO YOU KNOW WHERE THE F*CK YOU ARE? YOU'RE IN THE JUNGLE BABY!!" lmfao

[@jackembling6259]

Epic riff...

[@JosephKang]

Start to Finish crew!

[@jamesmiller1076]

So did you go with pizza or In-N-Out?

[@sammata1905]

good ole tada catering!!

[@hovelbunker713]

Iconic venue! Thak you

[@Avidav]

Would love if you do another Q&A. Do you, or other backstage crew wear hearing protection? What other tips do you have for staying safe?

[@DerekFrampton]

MAN all those Pintech RS-5s :) I actually use 'em for my eKit. Cheers!

[@yokozuna021]

Start to finish!

[@sourcefor]

Made it start to finish!

[@theviking5923]

Was the garth comment a hint that you watch YMH?

[@angelorasmijn7306]

Made it to the end. 💪🏼

[@mrr8682]

Wow, NKOTB played there!!!

[@Diesal3]

@MattHorn I know Luke signs those heads and they sell them, but do you or Luke also wrote the Towns and dates that head was used for on them as well? That would be a very cool addition to them if you dont do it already.

[@MadisLaas-w8e]

Something that makes me happy😃

[@maxfortin3563]

Of course, until the end !! ;)

[@DaleEarnhardt-q3d]

I saw something insane happen there with Slipknot. Epic. Amazed footage isn’t available..

[@EmilioRGh]

I live in Mexico City, I might just go to the show to try and say hi to you, never really listened to Falling in Reverse lmao

[@ragegochester]

The prodigal son returns

[@scottwheeler2494]

When they built the place 55 years ago no one needed more than two trucks. In the mid 80's when i worked in an arena we had the same problem. Except it was an air supported roof. What a pain in the ass. You had to airlock one truck at a time. Unload it airlock. Rinse repeat. A show like Kiss was a major pain. Believe it or not U2 was easy then. Two trucks. Ah the 80's. When shows started spending more money on the bullshit and less on the music.

[@QLXDrums]

Pumped for this one!

[@gonzorudeboy]

Funny how I start to get the pitch of the drums. When you trier the snare on stage, I had the right pitch in mind already and noticed it was low.

[@gonzorudeboy]

Oh and BTW, thanks for advising Musicnomad stuff the drum conditioner is the best drum cleaning product I've ever used.

[@keithlewington8457]

Always make it to the end.

[@WillRamosJP]

love the videos

[@scottwheeler2494]

Was wondering on a day you are not absurdly busy if you could address mixing for drums. It has the lowest and highest frequencies and varied dynamics. Makes it difficult for everyone to do correctly- whatever that is.